I have a Non O A multi entry visa due to expire in April. I plan to go out of the country briefly to get a visa stamp for a further 12 months before it expires. I understand that after the first 12 months it is no longer multi entry and I have to apply for a separate multi entry permit for the second 12 months. Can I get the multi entry permit before the first 12 months is up, after I have got the new visa stamp? Or do I have to wait until after the first 12 months is up? The problem is that I'll be out of the country on the date that the first 12 months is up. Many thanks in advance

Ok finally going to have to get a visa 12 years on 30 day entry stamps, but still going to be leaving the country 6-8 times a year, retirement vise is probably the easiest, what is the re-entry process, have a vise for states its just show at immigration no problem, but i remember people going on about re-entry stamps ect before you leave that seem a pain and them will i have to go to immigration every time i return for TM-30, its just easier on 30 day for me but know I'm flagged red now on entry, but never had a problem, just say i holiday a lot

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